Silas

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Silas

• Apostle SilasJuly 13One of the Seventy Apostles, who accompanied Paul on his second missionary journey.
• SGMartyr Silas of GothiaMarch 26Christian of Gothia, martyred for the faith of Christ.
• SCApostle Silas of CorinthJuly 30One of the Seventy Apostles, a companion of the Apostle Paul on his missionary journeys.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Silas?

The name day of Silas is July 13, the feast of Apostle Silas. It is also kept on March 26, July 30.

II.Which saints bore the name Silas?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 3 saints named Silas, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Silas a good baptismal name?

Yes. Silas is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Apostle Silas as patron.